Chapter 1088
Naturally Willing
Qingzhu smiled slightly: "To be honest, seniors, that is an old friend of mine undergoing tribulation. He has been in seclusion for many years and has finally met the test of the heavenly tribulation today."
The Kunlun Sect Master exclaimed, "Being able to undergo tribulation here shows that his cultivation has reached an extremely high level. This is truly a cause for celebration."
Bai Yunzi also sighed, "Yes, the path of cultivation is long and arduous. It is truly not easy to have reached this point."
As they spoke, the heavenly tribulation outside grew increasingly fierce. Thunder rumbled and lightning flashed, as if it would tear the entire sky apart.
Qingzhu's face showed a hint of worry: "Seniors, although my old friend has profound cultivation, the power of the Heavenly Tribulation should not be underestimated. I would like to go and see him. What do you think?"
Yang Ling and the others exchanged smiles: "Since the young lady has such a sentiment, we are naturally willing to accompany her."
So, the group left the cabin and flew towards the direction where the heavenly tribulation was about to occur.
Soon, they arrived at a mountain peak. There, they saw a middle-aged man sitting cross-legged, his body enveloped in a faint light, clearly doing his best to resist the heavenly tribulation.
Qingzhu quickly stepped forward and asked with concern, "Brother, are you alright?"
The middle-aged man opened his eyes and smiled slightly: "Sister Qingzhu, you've come. I'm fine. Although this heavenly tribulation is fierce, it can't harm me."
The Kunlun Sect Leader and others also stepped forward to greet him: "Fellow Daoist's cultivation is truly high, to be able to trigger such a powerful heavenly tribulation."
The middle-aged man waved his hand modestly: "Seniors, you flatter me. The path of cultivation is long and arduous; I have only reached this point by chance."
No sooner had he finished speaking than the heavenly tribulation descended once more. A thick bolt of lightning struck down from the sky, heading straight for the middle-aged man's head.
"Watch out!" Qingzhu exclaimed, looking at him nervously.
However, the middle-aged man remained unusually calm. He formed a hand seal, and his immortal power surged, forming a sturdy protective shield above his head. Lightning struck the shield, producing a deafening roar, but it could not break through the defense.
"Excellent!" The Kunlun Sect Leader and others cheered, "Fellow Daoist is indeed extraordinary."
The middle-aged man smiled slightly: "Thank you for your praise, seniors."
As time passed, the heavenly tribulation grew increasingly fierce. However, the middle-aged man remained calm and composed, constantly mobilizing his inner immortal power to resist the tribulation's onslaught. Each strike of lightning was skillfully deflected by him.
Finally, after the last bolt of lightning struck, the storm clouds in the sky gradually dispersed, revealing a clear sky and bright sunshine.
The Kunlun Sect Master and others stepped forward to congratulate him: "Congratulations, fellow Daoist, on passing the Heavenly Tribulation and reaching a new level in your cultivation."
The middle-aged man humbly replied, "Thank you for your blessings and encouragement, seniors. The path of cultivation is long, and I still need to keep striving."
The group chatted for a long time on the mountaintop, sharing their insights and experiences in cultivation. Finally, as the sun set, they all bid farewell and departed.
Before leaving, Yang Ling and the others expressed their deepest gratitude and blessings to Qingzhu and the middle-aged man: "Thank you for your hospitality and companionship. May you go further and further on your path of cultivation."
Qingzhu and the middle-aged man responded gratefully, "Thank you for your blessings and encouragement, seniors. We will continue to work hard." After bidding farewell to Qingzhu and the middle-aged man, Yang Ling, the Kunlun Sect Leader, and Bai Yunzi embarked on their journey home. Night fell, stars twinkled, and a bright moon hung high in the sky, its silvery light bathing the earth, adding a touch of tranquility and mystery to their return journey.
During the flight, Yang Ling suddenly frowned, sensing a strange fluctuation. This fluctuation contained powerful energy, yet it also carried a chilling aura.
"Master, Senior Yunzi, did you sense that strange fluctuation?" Yang Ling asked, his expression solemn.
The Kunlun Sect Master stroked his beard, a glint of light flashing in his eyes: "Indeed, this fluctuation is unusual; it seems to be coming from the north."
Bai Yunzi nodded in agreement: "Indeed, this aura carries a sinister and malevolent energy, which is probably not a good thing."
A determined glint flashed in Yang Ling's eyes: "Now that we've encountered this, we can't just stand by and do nothing. Why don't we go and investigate to see what kind of evil is at work?"
The Kunlun Sect Leader and Bai Yunzi exchanged a smile and nodded in unison: "That's exactly what we were thinking."
So the three of them changed direction and flew north. As they got closer, the chilling aura grew stronger, as if an invisible force was stirring in the darkness.
Soon, they arrived at a desolate valley. A thick fog filled the valley, reducing visibility to very low. Yang Ling and the others carefully landed on the ground, cautiously surveying their surroundings.
"The fog here is rather strange," said the Kunlun Sect Master, frowning. "It seems to be controlled by some kind of force."
Bai Yunzi nodded in agreement: "Indeed, this fog seems to be obstructing our vision and perception."
A cold glint flashed in Yang Ling's eyes: "In that case, let's break through this fog and see what's hidden inside."
With that, he swung his longsword, and a sharp sword aura cleaved through the sky, slashing into the depths of the mist. Wherever the sword aura passed, the mist was instantly split open, creating a passage.
However, at that moment, an even more powerful and chilling aura surged from the depths of the mist. Immediately afterwards, a dark figure attacked Yang Ling with lightning speed.
Yang Ling reacted with lightning speed, his longsword flashing out to accurately block the shadowy figure's attack. A sharp clang rang out as the shadowy figure was forced back several steps by Yang Ling.
At this moment, the mist gradually dissipated, revealing the true form of the dark figure. It was a massive demonic beast, exuding a dense demonic aura. Its eyes gleamed with a scarlet light, clearly indicating it was not a benevolent being.
"So it was a demon beast causing trouble here." The Kunlun Sect Master sneered, "Today I'll show you the power of us humans."
With that, he flipped his hand, and a golden longsword appeared in his grasp. He moved swiftly, transforming into a golden light as he charged towards the demonic beast.
Not to be outdone, Bai Yunzi took out a jade flute and began to play. The flute's sound was melodious and mysterious, seemingly possessing boundless magic. As the flute's music began, the monster's movements noticeably slowed down.
Taking advantage of the opportunity, Yang Ling launched an attack. He moved like lightning around the monster, each flash of his sword tearing away a piece of flesh from its body. Soon, the monster was covered in wounds and dripping with blood.
However, this monster was no ordinary beast. It roared and lunged at Yang Ling, attempting to tear him apart. But Yang Ling was prepared. He dodged the attack with a swift movement and simultaneously thrust his sword at the monster's back.
"Aow!" The monster roared and fell heavily to the ground. Yang Ling seized the opportunity to step forward and decapitate it with a single sword stroke. As the monster died, the surrounding mist gradually dissipated, revealing the previously obscured scenery. It turned out that an ancient cave entrance was hidden within this valley, and the monster was the guardian standing at the entrance. (End of Chapter)